Candied Orange Slices
These beautiful Candied Orange Slices are sweet, chewy, and bursting with citrus flavor. Perfect as a snack, cake decoration, or edible gift, they’re simmered in simple syrup until translucent and optionally coated in sugar for a sparkling finish.
Ingredients
- 2 –3 medium oranges sliced ⅛–¼ inch thick
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Optional: additional sugar for coating
Instructions
- Slice oranges and remove seeds.
- Make syrup with sugar and water.
- Simmer slices in syrup for 45–60 mins until translucent.
- Dry on rack for 24 hours.
- Optionally coat with sugar.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/candied-orange-slices/
Notes
- Use navel oranges, blood oranges, or cara cara for variety in flavor and color.
- Try dipping half of each candied slice in dark chocolate for a fancier treat.
- If syrup thickens too much during cooking, add a splash of water to loosen it.
- Leftover syrup can be saved for cocktails or tea!